Indian Railways has introduced the New Delhi-Supaul Summer Special train to help passengers traveling during the summer vacation. This service is designed to reduce the heavy rush on regular trains, benefiting people from Ghaziabad, Bihar, and Purvanchal. The train provides an additional travel option for students, migrant workers, and families.
What are the train timings and dates?
The New Delhi-Supaul special train (04072) started its daily operations from April 17, 2026, and will run until July 15, 2026. The return journey from Supaul to New Delhi (04071) began on April 19, 2026, and will operate until July 17, 2026. However, passengers should note that train 04072 will be suspended from May 21 to May 25, and train 04071 will be suspended from May 23 to May 27.
What is the coach composition and route?
The train consists of 16 coaches to accommodate different types of passengers. The distribution of coaches is as follows:
| Coach Type | Number of Coaches |
|---|---|
| AC-3 Tier | 2 |
| Sleeper Class | 8 |
| General Second Class | 4 |
| SLR/D | 2 |
Where will the train stop?
The train provides connectivity to several key stations. The major stoppages for train 04072 include:
- Ghaziabad, Aligarh, and Tundla
- Etawah, Govindpuri, and Prayagraj Junction
- Varanasi Junction, Aunrihar Junction, and Ghazipur City
- Ballia, Suraimanpur, Chhapra, and Sonpur
- Hajipur Junction, Shahpur Patoree, and Barauni Junction
- Begusarai, Khagaria Junction, Mansi Junction, Simri Bakhtiyarpur, Saharsa Junction, and Supaul Junction